Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Martin Marietta Upper Midwest Region is seeking a skilled and versatile Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at our state-of-the-art Maple Grove Maintenance Facility. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of diesel-powered mobile equipment and aggregate and asphalt plant machinery, including loaders, dozers, crushers, conveyors, and more. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, complete component rebuilds, and install mechanical systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a modern, well-equipped facility, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and support critical operations across Minnesota. If you take pride in solving complex mechanical challenges and keeping essential equipment operating at its best, we encourage you to apply. This is a union position, and membership with Operating Engineers Local 49 is required; current members are preferred.

Essential Functions

Analyze, troubleshoot, and repairWeld, cut, fabricate as neededAdvanced knowledge of engines, drive train, brakes, electrical and hydraulicAdvanced knowledge of yellow iron preferredCompetencies

Safety AcumenTeamworkProblem-SolvingCommunicationCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsWork Environment

This is a full-time position that may require long hours, overtime, and weekend work with an average of 46 hours per week. This job operates 100% of the time in a surface mine setting or shop setting. This role will be based out of the maintenance facility in Maple Grove and will provide support to all Minnesota locations as needed.

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalentAdditional schooling/certifications a plus3-5 years heavy equipment experienceA valid CDL (Class A or B) and excellent driving recordAdditional Eligibility Qualifications

Knowledge of Cat ET/SIS, Volvo Prosis neededExperience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deer, and Volvo quarry/construction equipment/diesel engine repairsMust provide own hand toolsOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are excited to share the base salary rate for this position is $29.94 - $48.06. Conditions and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49.

This is a safety-sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC.